Varsity Tutors can assist students of any skill level in signing up for Columbus Japanese lessons that can provide convenient and focused language guidance. Many high school and college degree programs require students to complete a foreign language course. Whether you've chosen to take Japanese at Northland High School to set yourself apart from your peers or simply to enjoy a challenging language, we can help you get set up with valuable resources that can support your efforts. You can connect with a Columbus Japanese tutor, enroll in a language course, or blend the two options together.
What advantages can I expect from Columbus Japanese lessons?
Learning a new language brings a variety of unique challenges that a traditional learning environment may not be equipped to handle. One of the most common pitfalls for students is a lack of exposure to the language. By regularly speaking and listening to Japanese, you can maintain your growing vocabulary and pronunciation skills. Luckily, there are two types of Japanese lessons with which we can get you set up: live classes and private tutoring. Different types of students may benefit more from one than the other, though both offer a plethora of advantages. Regardless, both options are led by an enthusiastic expert in Japanese. In fact, working with an expert speaker could give you a confidence boost as you work to better understand the language.
Japanese classes and private instruction can give you the opportunity to overcome the obstacles that you may face as you work to learn Japanese. You can routinely participate in study activities that allow you to speak in and listen to the language. Some more advanced classes and personal mentors may require students to speak only Japanese throughout each session for thorough immersion.
If you enjoy working with others, you might enjoy participating in Japanese classes. Led by an experienced Japanese speaker, you and your classmates can sign into the virtual classroom to participate in a variety of collaborative study activities. Your class instructor can lead you and your peers in group discussions and conversational practice to help you develop a deeper grasp of the Japanese language. If you find you need any extra support, your teacher can set aside time to work with you personally.
Students who prefer focused, one-on-one attention can benefit from working with a personal Columbus Japanese tutor. Your mentor can develop a personalized lesson plan that addresses solely the areas of the language in which you have the most room to develop. Your instructor can spend as much time as you need building your grasp of Japanese nouns and verb conjugations. They can even take the time to find the ideal way to approach and explain different concepts. In addition, your private mentor can get to know your individual learning personality, interests, language goals, and other pertinent factors that can play a role in your studies. This allows them to incorporate unique learning materials and activities that can help you remain engaged in the material.
How can I get set up with Columbus Japanese lessons?
You don't have to struggle to find a class or tutor who can accommodate your busy schedule. Whether you are juggling other classes at The Ohio State University, participating in extracurricular activities at Briggs High School, or only have free time during your lunch break, we can help you find something that works for you. Each month, new class sections start at a variety of different times, so you can always find something that suits you. Classes are entirely online, allowing you to simply log in from your favorite study spot and work with your instructor.
If you'd rather study one-on-one with a Columbus Japanese tutor, there are still plenty of flexible options for you as well. You can choose to meet with your personal mentor face-to-face on our Live Learning Platform, which allows you to participate in interactive sessions using video chat and a virtual whiteboard. As long as you can get online, you can meet your instructor from wherever you are. Of course, you can always arrange to meet with your mentor in person at the location of your choice, such as home, school, or a local library.
While it can be difficult to learn to speak a new language, Varsity Tutors can get you set up with Columbus Japanese lessons that can provide comprehensive immersion and expert guidance. Japanese lessons can be a convenient and flexible way to build your language learning skills. All you need to do is reach out to get started! Our educational consultants can answer all your questions about private tutoring and Japanese lessons.
Jennifer: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...a short-term goal of passing a proficiency exam or a long-term ambition to master a language, I am excited to help you in your studies. I have been tutoring English for over two years and have been learning Japanese for six; knowing how vastly different these two languages are has given me a greater understanding on how to explain the grammar and cultural nuances between the two. My main objective in working with a student...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University - Bachelors, Japanese and Economics
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Elementary School Writing
- Languages
- Middle School Writing
- +12 subjects
Brian: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...a Studio Art Minor. For a year, I studied abroad at Daito Bunka University in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. While in Japan, I had a part-time job helping students with pronunciation and grammar at a small Eikaiwa, or English Language School. After graduation, I continued studying Japanese on my own and have received my TESOL certificate, so I can tutor English and Japanese. In my spare time I write scripts, play video games, and study Chinese.
Education & Certification
- The University of Findlay - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- ESL/ELL
- +2 subjects
Sara: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...move to a new country in a new corner of Asia. That plan didnt last long. Instead, I fell in love with my job at Mokpo Jeongmyeong Girls Middle School. The students were a lovable, rascally bunch. We tumbled over tangled tongue twisters; tore through the halls on madcap scavenger hunts; tossed frisbees over lunch breaks and after classes; and whaled on each other with foam swords and battle axes. (We also practiced English.) Eventually,...
Education & Certification
- The College of William and Mary - Bachelors, Global Studies/East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- English
- College English
- +27 subjects
Kevin: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...English in Japan for many years. During that time, I studied Teaching English as a Second Language, and attained a Master's Degree. Now I teach ESL at a school in downtown Columbus Ohio. My main experience is teaching English to people who speak other languages, but I also have experience teaching the Japanese language, and helping my children, and other children understand Math and Science. Once, I even tutored Physics, using Japanese. When I am...
Education & Certification
- Hope College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Test Prep
- ACT
- ACT English
- +1 subjects
Victoria: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...knowledge to students who are eager to learn about the language, as well as share my personal experiences and offer advice to those interested in doing study abroad programs in the future. To plan my sessions for teaching or tutoring students, I first test their level of proficiency, then ask what they would like to learn before the end of their teaching or tutoring sessions with me. I employ creative activities to engage my students...
Education & Certification
- University of Mount Union - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Master of Arts, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Languages
- +2 subjects
Haley: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
Hello! My name is Haley. I have a Bachelor's degree from the Honors College at Arizona State University and have taught been tutoring for over 7 years to kids around the world. I am currently a Fulbright Scholar in Thailand, teaching English in local schools. My classroom, both in person and online, is very energetic and focuses on making learning fun for kids! I can't wait to meet you and watch you shine.
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Sustainability Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- College Application Essays
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +59 subjects
LeRon: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...as a tutor I want to bring all this experience to help students further their passion and understanding of Japanese language and culture. I am also available to tutor in math, a subject I continue to enjoy since high school. My teaching and research philosophy is driven by asking questions and looking for answers along with dialogue; I try to bring this approach to tutoring to work with students to address the matters they want...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
- Indiana University-East - Master of Arts, Japanese Studies
- University of California-Irvine - Doctor of Philosophy, Japanese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Greek
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- UK A Level
- +10 subjects
Shin: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...students whom I tutor makes my job very rewarding because working with them to find the approach that best caters to their needs feels awesome. As a tutor, I always ensure that my students have a good qualitative understanding of the subjects they are struggling in before helping them with quantitative problems. For example, rather than simply telling my calculus students the formula for integration by parts, I first show them how it is derived...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- 3rd Grade Science
- +140 subjects
Justin: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...students and seeing them learn and make progress. I like to think that learning anything can be fun. It all depends on the approach you take. During my time in Japan, I continued to study Japanese myself, passing the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency test. Preparing for the different levels of the test constantly reminded me of challenges people can come across trying to obtain a goal. When I have free time, I...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- ACT English
- +27 subjects
Joseph: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...critically, and only by thinking critically can we truly understand something. My goal as an instructor is help my students gain these skills. I don't want to just bark, "This is correct. End of discussion." I want my students to know why they need to do things in certain ways. However, no one person learns the same way as anyone else. We can make general methods to teach many students a bit, but to really...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- SAT Writing and Language
- SSAT
- SAT Reading
- +25 subjects
Paul: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...a Learning Center Writing Consultant where I assisted students in academic writing. By far one of the most rewarding milestones of tutoring is the moment you witness the student satisfied with the achievements you have helped them accomplish. Tutoring is a collaborative process whereby tutor and student work towards a common goal of academic success and achievement. I enjoy tutoring in ESL, Chinese, Writing, and beginner Japanese. Aside from tutoring, I am a musically inclined...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Albany - Bachelors, Chinese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Persuasive Writing
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- +10 subjects
Josh: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...is centered on encouraging students to use all of their senses in the learning process. I know from professional and personal experiences that experiential learning is critical in order for students to process, retain, and synthesize new information. In Macedonia, for two years, I had the freedom to take calculated and creative risks in the classroom without fear of consequences from colleagues or supervisors, and because of the freedoms I had as an educator, my teaching...
Education & Certification
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Diplomacy and World Affairs
- University of San Francisco - Masters, Asia Pacific Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- History
- Essay Editing
- High School English
- +6 subjects
Kiana: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
I like literature and performing arts most in life. I tend to incorporate both into classes to blend into textbook work. If you're looking for a more creative approach to language, that's what I provide. I have plenty of books and media that I've used myself to further my own studies.... I believe in going with the flow of nature. One must walk before they can run and crawl before they can walk.... I like to know personal preferences, so a fun personality test will be given.
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelors, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Geography
- +19 subjects
Rebecca: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...repertoire to include French and Japanese, two languages I have studied extensively, while obtaining my teaching credential in Music. After graduate school, I headed to Japan to live and teach ESL for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- French
- +28 subjects
Michael: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
I have been teaching ESL for three years in Nevada and Korea. I would love to help your students reach their their full potential in any language. I also have experience with reading and writing having volunteered in New York classrooms and helping friends with their troubles.
Education & Certification
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Friends World
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- College English
- Languages
- +5 subjects
Cori: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...Japanese. I was a TA for Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism at MIT, and I tutored in math and science in high school. I scored a perfect score on the SAT Math section twice, and have taken 11 AP tests with an average score of 4.7. I believe the best way to learn math is through challenging problems, and gaining confidence in yourself when you find that you understand those problems. I am passionate about...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Foreign Language
- SAT Math
- +31 subjects
Jennifer: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...students. I believe that for a child to be truly successful in life it is important that they have a strong sense of what is right and wrong, the ability to think critically and to ask questions, the heart to care for those around them, and a love for learning. I will strive to help my students become successful, not only in their studies, but also in their path to becoming responsible, caring adults. This...
Education & Certification
- Central Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
- Heritage University - Masters, Elementary Education K-8
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Korean
- High School English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +16 subjects
John: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...Language school. Upon finishing my Master's, I decided to stay in Japan and pursue my career there and found my first job at Japan's largest advertising agency Dentsu. About a year later, I was later recruited to join Dentsu's sister company The Goal which is a fashion advertising agency. I spent about 10 years living in Japan before returning back to the United States. I have an excellent understanding of the Japanese Language as well...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelors, Japanese Literature and Language
- Tama Art University - Masters, Graphic Design
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Technology and Coding
- +6 subjects
Nami: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...College in Japan, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Texas with a major in International Studies. Finally, I graduated from the Graduate School of Columbia University in the City of New York, this May with a Master's degree in Japanese Pedagogy. My ultimate goal is to teach Japanese at the college level. I can teach all levels (from beginner to advanced) in reading, writing and speaking. I can also prepare students...
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelors, International Studies
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Japanese Pedagogy
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- Languages
Nikki: Columbus Japanese lesson instructor
...Bus and the Bill Nye show. I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior in college, so I learned a lot about Biology and Psychology, and I plan on getting a Master's in Bioengineering. I spent two years serving with the Peace Corps in Peru, where I learned to speak Spanish, build stoves out of adobe, and a lot about life in rural communities. In my spare time I enjoy playing harp and guitar, learning new languages,...
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- Japanese
- Spanish
- HSPT
- Elementary Math
- +46 subjects